Russian transport planes land in Noida as Putin prepares for India summit with Modi
Three Russian cargo aircraft touched down at Noida International Airport, marking the first arrivals of leaders ahead of President Putin’s expected meeting with Prime Minister Modi at the 18th BRICS summit.
On Thursday, three Russian transport aircraft arrived at Noida International Airport, indicating the commencement of leader arrivals for the 18th BRICS summit in India. The planes landed a day before President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to New Delhi for the summit, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The three-day visit is set to concentrate on defence, energy and economic ties, alongside discussions on Ukraine and West Asia.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the India-Russia relationship as highly personal, pragmatic and capable of addressing sensitive agenda items openly. The presence of the Russian fleet highlights the logistical preparations and the importance both sides place on deepening cooperation. The summit will provide a platform for broader multilateral dialogue among the BRICS members.
Why it matters
The aircraft arrivals signal deepening India-Russia ties ahead of a key BRICS summit, affecting regional geopolitics and cooperation.
How this story developed
- Sep 4 India Hosts 2026 BRICS Leaders Summit with Global Leaders in New Delhi
- Sep 9 A bilateral meeting between Modi and Putin has been added to the summit agenda.
- Sep 9 India is positioning the summit as a development‑oriented bridge and has set aside the idea of a shared BRICS currency.
- Sep 10 India’s chairmanship delivered 20 sector‑specific agreements on SMEs, startups and supply‑chain resilience.
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